What did Colts rivals do in Round 1 of draft? Texans, Titans trade up

Q: What trades did the Texans make in the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Texans traded up in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft to secure a higher pick.

Q: How did the Titans perform in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Titans also traded up in the first round, making strategic moves to enhance their draft position.

Q: Why didn't the Colts have a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Colts traded their 2026 and 2027 first-round picks to the Jets for cornerback Sauce Gardner at last year's trade deadline.

What did the Indianapolis Colts' AFC South division rivals do in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft?

After trading their 2026 and 2027 first-round picks to the New York Jets at last year's trade deadline for cornerback Sauce Gardner, the Colts were without a first-round selection this year.

They are now scheduled to have two picks on Day 2. But before Round 2 begins, here is how the rest of the AFC South fared on Day 1.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Like the Colts, the Jaguars were without a first-round pick after trading it in last year's draft to Cleveland to move up and select Travis Hunter.

With the fourth overall pick, the Titans picked Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate -- the first wideout taken in this year's draft. Tate totaled 733 receiving yards in 2024 and 875 yards this past season with 13 combined touchdowns. He also averaged 17.2 yards per catch in 2025.